4 Jul 2016

Hybrid and electric systems R&D at the U.S.-DOE
This paper first presented at EVS29 Montreal Canada provides an overview of the Fiscal Years 2015-2016 Hybrid and Electric Systems research and development activities - with emphasis on its advanced electric drive research -funded by the Vehicles Technologies Office of the U.S. Department of Energy.
4 Jul 2016

3D printed silk 'micro-rockets' for biological environment
By using an innovative 3D inkjet printing method, researchers have taken the biggest step yet in producing microscopic silk swimming devices that are biodegradable and harmless to a biological system.
4 Jul 2016

New brand of smart textiles
The core technology of iQmax is to combine fiber with electronics, offering a functional innovative product for use in apparel
4 Jul 2016

Next generation display for diving helmets
This unique system enables divers to have real-time visual display of everything from sector sonar (real-time topside view of the diver's location and dive site), text messages, diagrams, photographs and even augmented reality videos.
4 Jul 2016

Flower power: photovoltaic cells replicate rose petals
With a surface resembling that of plants, solar cells improve light-harvesting and thus generate more power.
Full profile interview
4 Jul 2016

F. Poulsen Engineering ApS
F Poulsen is a lifestyle Danish company established in 1986. It has been commercially selling robotic weed killers for the past five years.
1 Jul 2016

Come back rear wheel drive in cars: All is forgiven?
This article discusses rear wheel drive technology in mild hybrid and full hybrid vehicles.
Youtube
1 Jul 2016

Optomec Shows Their Printed Technology At The IDTechEx Show! In Berlin
Video interview with Optomec at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).
1 Jul 2016

Wearables to help amputee gamers
It's tough to play video games when you have no fingers to push buttons on the controller.
1 Jul 2016

Webinar Thursday 14 July - Wearables: The Next Big Thing?
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 14 July 2016 titled Wearables: The Next Big Thing or the Next Big Disappointment?
1 Jul 2016

Universal Display Corporation acquires BASF's OLED IP
Universal Display Corporation has announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary UDC Ireland Limited, it has acquired the OLED Intellectual Property assets of BASF SE.
1 Jul 2016

Boost for Helium Electric Aircraft
Helium has important applications in MRI machines, welding, manufacturing semiconductors, deep-sea diving and blimps. If it was readily available and affordable, its use in EVs such as underwater vehicles and aircraft would increase greatly.
1 Jul 2016

Boost for solar aircraft market
A research team has developed a new approach to finding fields of helium underground, and with the first use of the technique they have discovered a massive reserve in East Africa according to a new report from Oxford University in the UK.
1 Jul 2016

A new bio-ink for 3D printing with stem cells
Scientists have developed a new kind of bio-ink, which could eventually allow the production of complex tissues for surgical implants.
Youtube
30 Jun 2016

DoMicro Shows Automated Manufacturing Processes at the IDTechEx Show!
Video interview with DoMicro at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).
30 Jun 2016

Affordable advanced 48V ADEPT hybrid
Following almost three years of intensive testing, development and validation of advanced mild hybrid technologies with 48V 'intelligent electrification' applied to a Ford Focus project demonstrator, the ADEPT (advanced diesel-electric powertrain) consortium partners have announced that the project is on course to meet the stringent air quality and ultra-low emission requirements expected of near term next generation vehicles.
30 Jun 2016

Energy Harvesting: Off-Grid Microwatt to Megawatt 2017-2027
At last: the whole picture. Energy Harvesting: Off-grid Microwatt to Megawatt 2017-2027 embraces making electricity from humans, wind, sun, waves, tide, thermals and other ambient sources where it is needed and with no pollution.
29 Jun 2016

Xerox printed memory product featuring Thinfilm's technology
Manufactured via a printing process, Xerox® Printed Memory adds low-cost intelligence to objects or packaging by printing thin circuitry on a flexible substrate.
29 Jun 2016

Webinar Tuesday 12 July - Graphene - Where Next After the Hype?
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 12 July 2016.
External press release
29 Jun 2016

Organic solar film from Heliatek on biogas plant
RWE has inaugurated a modern biogas plant in Bergheim-Paffendorf in the presence of Mr. Johannes Remmel, Minister for Environment in North Rhine-Westphalia. Besides the production of bio-methane, the large façade of the fermenters is used for a pilot installation of the organic solar film by Heliatek.